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To: Bad~Rodeo

How is the weight vs kevlar? Are the liquid vests heavier?


2 posted on 07/09/2010 5:43:22 PM PDT by edcoil (OK, so what's the speed of dark?)
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To: edcoil

“In standard bullet-proof vests, we use thick, heavy, layered plates of Kevlar that restrict movement and contribute to fatigue,” said Mr Penny”

I understood kevlar now was very light so maybe the liquid would be lighter.


3 posted on 07/09/2010 5:45:02 PM PDT by edcoil (OK, so what's the speed of dark?)
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To: edcoil

The composition is still in the testing phase. The article claims that final product will be much lighter than kevlar


4 posted on 07/09/2010 5:49:43 PM PDT by Bad~Rodeo (INTEGRATE or VACATE: BoycottMexicoNow.com)
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